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Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver. As such, treatment is needed in order to prevent serious damage. But what do you need to consider before taking this Hepatitis C treatment? There are factors that can help you during the length of your treatment, including the following:
Prepare Yourself By Organising
If you happen to go into Hepatitis C treatment unorganised, then you will be unable to handle the challenges set before you. So keep on track by organising everything that you can via different methods. Calendars are perfect on smartphones. This will alert you to upcoming appointments and help you stay on top of it all; your Hepatitis C treatment plan will end up going smoothly.
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Speak With Your Doctor
To calm your nerves and give you multiple treatment options as soon as possible to consider, be sure to speak with your doctor in detail and tell them about all of the medication you are taking.
Anything that has an impact on your liver should be taken out of the equation since it will negate the effects of the treatment that is working to help you in the first place.
NHS-approved hepatitis C medicines include:
- sofosbuvir
- a combination of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir
- a combination of ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir, taken with or without dasabuvir
- a combination of elbasvir and grazoprevir
- a combination of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir
- a combination of sofosbuvir, velpatasvir and voxilaprevir
- a combination of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir
- ribavirin
Eat A Balanced Diet
Food has a direct impact on your liver, so it is best to eat a balanced diet. Grapefruit, blueberries, cranberries, grapes, prickly pears, cruciferous vegetables like brussels sprouts or broccoli, nuts, and fatty fish are all foods that are surprisingly good for your liver. So include them in your diet.
Be sure to avoid foods that contain high amounts of fat, sugar, or salt as well since you need extra fibre, vitamins, minerals, and protein instead. Getting used to this before taking your new Hepatitis C treatment will ensure you ease into a good routine and develop a good eating habit. It is also a good idea to do this as you will boost your immune system as a result.
Drink Plenty Of Water
Along with a balanced diet, you need to drink plenty of water as your body will need it in order to stay hydrated and healthy. The liver, just like any other organ in the body, relies on water to help keep it working properly. Without water, you will dehydrate, and your organs will stop working. Aim to drink around 4 litres of water a day. However, your doctor may recommend another amount which will help you in your particular circumstance. Whatever the case, you need water. Dehydration makes the liver less efficient at removing potentially harmful substances from your body, so it is best to drink as much water as you can so that this does not end up happening.
Exercise A Lot More
Finally, you need to exercise more as it can help your body function as it should normally do. Moving your body in any shape or form will benefit your liver, but a combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training several times a week will deliver the best results for your liver.
This will help diminish the amount of fat stored in your liver cells, leading to a better liver health.
The intensity is entirely on you, but do as much as your body can possibly handle. Do not try to go over the limit or you could injure yourself, which leads to a setback on the amount of exercise you can do. Keep track of this via a smart watch.
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